It’s quite insane that in 2025, there is still no commission or registry assigning unique names to crypto assets - like domain names on the web.
When you type ETH, it should mean the real Ether on Ethereum. Period. Not a cloned or wrapped version from a random sidechain.
Today, it’s chaos. Thousands of tokens share identical tickers: ETH, USDC, HYPE… each living on its own network, with its own contracts, fees, and pitfalls.
The result? Confusion, failed swaps, and unnecessary losses. For a space that claims to be “cutting-edge”, it’s absurd. And let’s be honest: this confusion benefits a few, while most users pay the price.
This is not a technical issue - it’s a shared language issue. If the Web agreed on unique URLs, Web3 can surely agree on unique token names.
What if we kept it simple?
A clear, universal prefix: USDC@circle, ETH@mainnet, HYPE@hyper.
No central authority required - just a shared convention.
An open, voluntary standard.
DustEthic is not here to regulate - but to clarify. And if some wallets or relayers want to test this prefix approach, they’re welcome to. The idea is open, simple, and human.
Conclusion
In trying to get rid of an “exotic token”, I made three swaps, paid three times the fees, and discovered what many users experience every day: naming confusion.
No, we won’t “fix” Web3 overnight. But at least, we can give it clear names.
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